Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Skengdon
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
NicodemusSuzie Wong
Vinyl pressings
Suzie Wong
by Nicodemus · 1985
11 pressings3 countriesDubDancehallReggae
Suzie Wong was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Suzie Wong
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Skengdon
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Massive B MAS-0937", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Skengdon7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Skengdon7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Massive B MAS 00817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Skengdon7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Massive B MB-04912" | 12" |
| ? | US | Massive B MAS-0937", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Massive B MAS-0937", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Massive B MAS-0937", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASuzie Wong
- BSuzie Wong (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suzie Wong are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Suzie Wong are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1995.
When was Suzie Wong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Jamaica. One of them is Skengdon.
How do I tell if my copy of Suzie Wong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suzie Wong on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.